Mathematical Methods in Physics

3 credits · Graduate

This course is a survey of the methods and techniques involved in the formulation and solutions of physics problems. Topics include matrix algebra and group theory, eigenvalue problems, differential equations, functions of a complex variable, Green’s functions, special functions, Fourier series, integral equations, calculus of variations, and tensor analysis. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): PHYS 409-3, MATH 409-3 PHYS 701-(1.5, 3) Graduate Seminar in Physics This course comprises weekly seminar sessions in physics, and provides students with an opportunity to develop and present ideas pertaining to their research proposals, research design, scientific writing and presentation of research results. This is a PASS/FAIL course. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): CHEM 714-1.5, CPSC 704-1.5, MATH 704-1.5